Is business technology getting you down? Are you spending too much time focused on your internet and telephone needs and not enough time running your business?
Are you unsure about what you need and what you don’t? Confused about the prospect of having to upgrade? These are common issues faced by small businesses, which quite rightly don’t want, or need, to be experts when it comes to technology.
SMEs are in a unique market that often gets overlooked by service providers. They often fall between the residential market and the larger, more profitable corporates which are key targets for many players. SMEs typically want more than a simple internet and phone connection, but don’t necessarily need every new piece of technology. Reliability and high levels of locally-based support and advice are also critical.
While there are countless solutions out there, the real problem for small businesses is cutting through the jargon and understanding the practical applications of new technology for their business. Do you know what Naked DSL, SIP trunking or co-location are or how they might help your business? Proba
Sage My Business enables organisations to track sales, inventory, customers, suppliers, cash movements as well as monitor stock levels and create financial reports all though an Internet browser. The solution is also mobile with Sage My Business currently available as an iPhone app.
If the term ‘Social Media’ is relatively new to you, then you may have not yet pondered the benefits of promoting your business by using this media. To find out whether social media is going to work well your business it’s really quite simple, I have just two questions for you to answer: 